The heroin epidemic continues to damage too many lives. Thousands die each year from a heroin overdose in the United States, and countless others end up in emergency rooms with withdrawal symptoms or worse. Heroin abuse remains a central problem for our country. There are many signs of heroin addiction to watch out for. Perhaps…
DetailsAddiction is a disease that does not go away. It is something that stays with you throughout your lifetime, including through the holidays. The holidays, though, can amplify this disease and make it much harder for you to stick with the right path. At Crestview Recovery, a crucial part of our goal is to help…
DetailsAddiction is a disease that does not go away. It is something that stays with you throughout your lifetime, including through the holidays. The holidays, though, can amplify this disease and make it much harder for you to stick with the right path. At Crestview Recovery, a crucial part of our goal is to help…
DetailsSigns of opiate addiction may not be obvious to everyone. You could have a loved one struggling with drug abuse and not recognize the problem immediately. Learn to recognize some of the most common signals those who have problems with opiate use send through their actions and appearance. After recognizing that a problem exists, you…
DetailsSigns of opiate addiction may not be obvious to everyone. You could have a loved one struggling with drug abuse and not recognize the problem immediately. Learn to recognize some of the most common signals those who have problems with opiate use send through their actions and appearance. After recognizing that a problem exists, you…
DetailsVeterans have a higher risk of abusing substances than members of the general population. Sadly, this risk is exacerbated during holidays like Thanksgiving, which involves the heightened tensions of family visits and a high likelihood of the presence of alcohol. While it is true that relapse can become more likely during the Thanksgiving holiday, help…
DetailsVeterans have a higher risk of abusing substances than members of the general population. Sadly, this risk is exacerbated during holidays like Thanksgiving, which involves the heightened tensions of family visits and a high likelihood of the presence of alcohol. While it is true that relapse can become more likely during the Thanksgiving holiday, help…
DetailsAddiction recovery is a challenging process. Fortunately, most people don’t have to go through it alone. While professional support during detox and addiction treatment is helpful, family support is crucial. Family support in addiction recovery can start with intervention and lead all the way to relapse prevention in the years to come. To learn more…
DetailsAddiction recovery is a challenging process. Fortunately, most people don’t have to go through it alone. While professional support during detox and addiction treatment is helpful, family support is crucial. Family support in addiction recovery can start with intervention and lead all the way to relapse prevention in the years to come. To learn more…
DetailsBenzodiazepine, or benzos, is a sedative type that many people rely on to manage mental health symptoms. It is not entirely healthy or safe for its users as it is also associated with dependence. But, a benzo shortage due to increased demand or disrupted production is still dangerous. An abrupt benzo shortage could leave dependent…
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